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{{News release|date=May 2013}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
|name = TOSY Robotics company
|name = TOSY Robotics JSC
|logo = <br />[[Image:TOSY LOGO.png|240px]]<!-- Do not remove the breaks adjacent to this image. They complement the vector image to create padding -->
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|type = Private
|type = Private
|industry = [[Robotics]], Toys
|foundation = 2002
|foundation = 2002
|location = [[Hanoi]], [[Vietnam]]
|key_people = [[Ho Vinh Hoang]], Founder/[[Chairman]]/[[CEO]]
|key_people = [[Ho Vinh Hoang]], Founder/[[Chairman]]/[[CEO]]
|location = [[Hanoi]], [[Vietnam]]
|area_served = Worldwide
|area_served = Worldwide
|products = [[Personal Robots]], <br /> [[Industrial Robots]], <br /> [[HiTech Toys]]
|industry = [[Robotics]], Toys
|products = [[Industrial Robots]], <br /> [[Personal Robots]], <br /> HiTech Toys
|parent =
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'''TOSY Robotics''' is the first Vietnamese robots manufacturing company <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lookatvietnam.com/2009/02/vietnams-first-robot-manufacturing-company.html |title=Vietnam’s first robot manufacturing company |publisher=www.lookatvietnam.com |date= |accessdate=2009-02-10}}</ref> best known for the development of '''[[TOPIO]]''' - a robot that can play [[table tennis|ping-pong]] with humans.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diginfo.tv/2007/12/05/07-0601-d.php |title=Nano technology &#124; Computer &#124; Robot &#124; TOSY TOPIO - Table Tennis Playing Robot |publisher=DigInfo News |date= |accessdate=2007-12-05}}</ref> The company's slogan is ''FUTURE ROBOT''.

TOSY is a company that designs and manfuctures unique robots since 2002.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:TOPIO 3.jpg|right|320px|thumbnail|'''TOPIO 3.0''' at [[International Robot Exhibition]] (IREX) 2009.]]
[[File:MRobo CES 2013.ogv|thumb|TOSY at CES 2013|320px]]
[[File:TOSY-CES 2012.theora.ogv|thumb|TOSY at CES 2012|320px]]
[[File:TOSY-CES 2012.theora.ogv|thumb|TOSY at CES 2012|320px]]
[[File:TOSY Le Van Luong.JPG|right|320px|thumbnail|'''TOSY headquarters building in Hanoi''']]


* In 2002, TOSY was founded.
* In 2002, TOSY was founded.
* In 2005, TOSY made its first step towards robotics with the project to make a humanoid robot called TOPIO.
* In 2005, TOSY made its first step towards robotics with the project to make a humanoid robot called TOPIO.
* In November 2007, TOSY exhibited its robots at [[Tokyo]] [[International Robot Exhibition]] (IREX), Japan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/topics/technology/news/gizmos/story.html?id=21824a8c-71db-4080-97bd-5bb881e3c27a&k=89397|title=Tokyo robot fair. |publisher=www.canada.com |date= |accessdate=2007-11-29}}</ref>
* In November 2007, TOSY exhibited its robots at [[Tokyo]] [[International Robot Exhibition]] (IREX), Japan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/topics/technology/news/gizmos/story.html?id=21824a8c-71db-4080-97bd-5bb881e3c27a&k=89397|title=Tokyo robot fair. |publisher=www.canada.com |date= |accessdate=2007-11-29}}</ref>
* In February 2009, TOSY attended [[Nuremberg International Toy Fair]], Germany.
* In February 2009, TOSY attended [[Nuremberg International Toy Fair]], Germany.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.vietnamnet.vn/tech/2009/01/825111/|title=Vietnamese robot come to international toy fair. |publisher=www.vietnamnet.vn |date= |accessdate=2009-01-21}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
* In November 2009, TOSY has sent TOPIO 3.0 and its latest models of industrial robots to the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition, Japan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nhk.or.jp/visione-blog/300/30458.html|title=Tokyo International Robot Exhibition 2009. |publisher=www.nhk.or.jp |date= |accessdate=2009-11-27}}</ref>
* In November 2009, TOSY has sent TOPIO 3.0 and its latest models of industrial robots to the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition, Japan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nhk.or.jp/visione-blog/300/30458.html|title=Tokyo International Robot Exhibition 2009. |publisher=www.nhk.or.jp |date= |accessdate=2009-11-27}}</ref>
* In February 2010, TOSY attended Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany - the biggest International Toy Fair.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/features/article_1531438.php/Vietnam-robot-maker-seeks-splash-at-Toy-Fair-News-Feature |title=Vietnam robot maker seeks splash at Toy Fair. |publisher=www.monstersandcritics.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-06}}</ref>
* In February 2010, TOSY attended Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany - the biggest International Toy Fair.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/features/article_1531438.php/Vietnam-robot-maker-seeks-splash-at-Toy-Fair-News-Feature |title=Vietnam robot maker seeks splash at Toy Fair. |publisher=www.monstersandcritics.com |date= |accessdate=2010-07-06}}</ref>
* In June 2010, TOSY first time joined [[AUTOMATICA]] 4th in Munich, Germany with its latest industrial robots.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Science_Technology/2010/6/82935/ |title=Vietnamese-made robots astonish visitors of Automatics 2010. |publisher=www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn |date= |accessdate=2010-07-06}}</ref>
* In June 2010, TOSY first time joined [[AUTOMATICA]] 4th in Munich, Germany with its latest industrial robots.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Science_Technology/2010/6/82935/ |title=Vietnamese-made robots astonish visitors of Automatics 2010. |publisher=www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn |date= |accessdate=2010-07-06}}</ref>
* In January 2012, TOSY first time joined [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] in Las Vegas. Justin Bieber unveils TOSY mRobo at CES 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4CAl9IcJ2E|title=Justin Bieber unveils TOSY mRobo at CES 2012|publisher=www.youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2012-01-15}}</ref>
* In January 2012, TOSY first time joined [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] in Las Vegas. Justin Bieber unveils TOSY mRobo at CES 2012.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4CAl9IcJ2E]</ref>
* In January 2013, TOSY attends [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] 2013 in Las Vegas, 3 times winner of Dancing with the Stars Derek Hough teamed up with TOSY Robotics JSC to choreograph the latest dance routine for mRobo.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciab8mHbFz4|title=TOSY mRobo dance routine at CES 2013 (choreographed by Derek Hough)|publisher=www.youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-10}}</ref>

<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOSY_at_CES_2013.JPG| '''CES 2013'''
Image:TOSY_EX_CES_2012.JPG| '''CES 2012'''
Image:TOSY_EX_Automatica_2010.JPG| '''Automatica 2010'''
Image:TOSY_EX_IREX_2009.JPG| '''IREX 2009'''
Image:TOSY_EX_IREX_2007.JPG| '''IREX 2007'''
</gallery>

== Products ==

=== Personal Robots ===
*[[mRobo]] - Transforming Music
[[mRobo]] - the one-of-a-kind gadget that is a unique fusion of a high quality portable speaker and a dancing robot. Once the music starts, the mRobo will come alive and transform into a full-body dancing robot with his signature moves.
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:MRobo_at_CES_2013.JPG|
Image:MRobo_CES_2013_02.JPG|
Image:MRobo_04.JPG|
</gallery>

=== Industrial Robot ===
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOSY_Parallel_Robot.JPG| '''Parallel Robot'''
Image:TOSY_Arm_Robot.JPG| '''Arm Robot'''
Image:TOSY_Industrial_Robot.JPG| '''Arm Robot'''
</gallery>

=== Hi-tech TOYS ===
*[[DiscoRobo]]
DiscoRobo, a new generation of hi-tech toy, is the smart combination of entertainment and technology. Once the music starts, he can feel the groove and dance along while expressing lively emotions. As a true entertainer and a delightful friend, he is a must-have for kids anywhere in the world.
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:DiscoRobo_2013_01.JPG|
Image:DiscoRobo_2013_02.JPG|
Image:DiscoRobo_2013_03.JPG|
</gallery>
</br>
*[[SketRobo]]
SketRobo is a humanoid robot designed in a sitting posture with a sketch-board on his lap. Utilizing the latest face recognition and motion detection technology, he is able to create lifelike portraits with stunning details. He can also teach children to draw by connecting the dots step by step. Once the drawing is done, kids can have fun coloring their artworks.
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOSY_SketRobo_02.JPG|
Image:TOSY_SketRobo_03.JPG|
Image:TOSY_SketRobo_05.JPG|
</gallery>

*[[TOSY TOOP]]
With infinite energy, extraordinary fighting power and ultimate formations, TOOP is the vital factor to win the battlefield. Acknowledging that, both the God and the Alien forces are now in search for the five most powerful TOOPs to defeat the opponent. Let's join the Gods and their successors in finding the strongest TOOPs and the best combination of TOOPs to create a collective strength and triumph over the Aliens in the Ultimate Battle !
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOSY_TOOP_GUINNESS_Certificate.jpg|
Image:TOSY_TOOP_01.JPG|
Image:TOSY_TOOP_04.JPG|
Image:TOSY_TOOP_07.JPG|
Image:TOSY_TOOP_08.JPG|
</gallery>

*[[TOSY AFO]]
TOSY® AFO™ is the most modern boomerang with distinguished features in comparison to conventional boomerangs. It returns exactly from where it was thrown, can be played with easily and safely and can be played with indoors or outdoors. Its flexible thin blades are adjustable and allow TOSY® AFO™ to stay aloft for a long time and return exactly from where it was thrown. The patent for AFO has been registered worldwide by TOSY Robotics.
<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOSY_AFO_01.jpg|
Image:TOSY_AFO_02.jpg|
Image:TOSY_AFO_03.jpg|
Image:TOSY_AFO_04.JPG|
Image:TOSY_AFO_05.JPG|
</gallery>

* '''Other Products'''

<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOPIO tiny 1.0.jpg| '''TOSY TOPIO tiny'''
Image:TOSY TyreROBO.jpg| '''TOSY TyreROBO'''
Image:TOSY BallROBO.JPG| '''TOSY BallROBO'''
</gallery>

== Research and development ==

=== TOPIO ===
{{main|TOPIO}}
[[TOPIO]] ("'''TO'''SY '''PI'''NG PONG PLAYING ROB'''O'''T") is a [[bipedal]] [[humanoid robot]] capable of playing [[ping-pong]] with a human being, developed by TOSY from 2005 and publicly demonstrated at the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition on November 28, 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUST10700520071129|title=Play ping-pong or feed the baby at Tokyo robot fair. |publisher=[[Reuters]] |date= 2007-11-29|accessdate=2007-11-29}}</ref> TOPIO 3.0 (the latest version of TOPIO) stands approximately 1.88 m tall and weighs 120&nbsp;kg.

<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOPIO 3.jpg| '''[[TOPIO]] 3.0'''
Image:TOPIO 2.0.jpg| '''[[TOPIO]] 2.0'''
Image:TOPIO 1.0.jpg| '''[[TOPIO]] 1.0'''
</gallery>

=== TOPIO Dio ===
The lightweight TOPIO Dio (125&nbsp;cm, 45&nbsp;kg) is a service robot that offers special added-value to customers in the Hospitality & Restaurant industry.

TOPIO Dio has a 3 wheel moving platform, 28 degrees of freedom and can be operated from anywhere with a built-in camera and an obstacle detector. His free movement and flexible hands help him become a special assistant to people in need.

<gallery widths="160px" style="text-align:center;">
Image:TOPIO_Dio_1.JPG|
Image:TOPIO_Dio_3.JPG|
Image:TOPIO_Dio_4.JPG|
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.tosy.com TOSY official website] - TOSY
* [http://www.tosy.com TOSY official website] - TOSY
* [http://topio.tosy.com TOPIO official website] - TOSY
* [http://topio.tosy.com TOPIO official website] - TOSY
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZZOgT8oct4 TOPIO video] - [[YouTube]]
* [http://news.softpedia.com/news/I-The-Ping-pong-Robot-72870.shtml "I, the Ping Pong Robot"] - [[Softpedia]]
* [http://www.robotliving.com/2009/01/22/topio-the-ping-pong-playing-robot/ "TOPIO - The Ping Pong Playing Robot"] - www.robotliving.com
* [http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/9000/longest-running-mechanical-spinning-top "Guinness World Record for TOOP, 2011."] - www.guinnessworldrecords.com
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/ces-2012-tosys-mrobo-bieberbot-3d-systems-cube-printer-yurbud-custom-earbuds-razer-gaming-tablet-turn-heads/2012/01/12/gIQAvlbvtP_story_1.html "Best of CES for mRobo by Washington Post, 2012."] - www.washingtonpost.com
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/12/best-of-ces-2012-music_n_1203158.html "Best of CES for mRobo by Huffington Post, 2012."] - www.huffingtonpost.com
* [http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2012-02/cast-your-vote-popscis-robot-dance "Best of Toy Fair for DiscoRobo by Popular Science Magazine, 2012."] - www.popsci.com
* [http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/childrens-products/toy-reviews/good-housekeeping-best-toy-awards-2011#slide-9 "Best Toy Awards for AFO by Good Housekeeping Magazine, 2011."] - www.goodhousekeeping.com
* [http://www.thestreet.com/story/11007979/2/top-tech-toys-for-2011.html "Top Tech Toy for AFO by The Street Magazine, 2011."] - www.thestreet.com
* [http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/childrens-products/toy-reviews/2012-best-toy-runners-up-toop-lightning-top#slide-3 "Great toys of the year for TOOP by Good Housekeeping Magazine, 2012."] - www.goodhousekeeping.com
* [http://www.space.com/14589-space-age-awards-toy-fair.html "Space Age Award for Best High-tech Toy for SketRobo, 2012."] - www.space.com
* [http://mashable.com/2012/02/14/best-of-toy-fair-2012/ "Top products at New York Toy Fair for SketRobo by Mashable, 2012."] - www.mashable.com


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TOSY Robotics JSC
Company typePrivate
IndustryRobotics, Toys
Founded2002
HeadquartersHanoi, Vietnam
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ho Vinh Hoang, Founder/Chairman/CEO
ProductsIndustrial Robots,
Personal Robots,
HiTech Toys
Websitewww.tosy.com

TOSY Robotics is the first Vietnamese robots manufacturing company [1] best known for the development of TOPIO - a robot that can play ping-pong with humans.[2] The company's slogan is FUTURE ROBOT.

History

TOPIO 3.0 at International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2009.
File:TOSY-CES 2012.theora.ogv
TOSY at CES 2012
  • In 2002, TOSY was founded.
  • In 2005, TOSY made its first step towards robotics with the project to make a humanoid robot called TOPIO.
  • In November 2007, TOSY exhibited its robots at Tokyo International Robot Exhibition (IREX), Japan.[3]
  • In February 2009, TOSY attended Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany.[4]
  • In November 2009, TOSY has sent TOPIO 3.0 and its latest models of industrial robots to the Tokyo International Robot Exhibition, Japan.[5]
  • In February 2010, TOSY attended Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Germany - the biggest International Toy Fair.[6]
  • In June 2010, TOSY first time joined AUTOMATICA 4th in Munich, Germany with its latest industrial robots.[7]
  • In January 2012, TOSY first time joined CES in Las Vegas. Justin Bieber unveils TOSY mRobo at CES 2012.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Vietnam's first robot manufacturing company". www.lookatvietnam.com. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
  2. ^ "Nano technology | Computer | Robot | TOSY TOPIO - Table Tennis Playing Robot". DigInfo News. Retrieved 2007-12-05.
  3. ^ "Tokyo robot fair". www.canada.com. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  4. ^ "Vietnamese robot come to international toy fair". www.vietnamnet.vn. Retrieved 2009-01-21. [dead link]
  5. ^ "Tokyo International Robot Exhibition 2009". www.nhk.or.jp. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  6. ^ "Vietnam robot maker seeks splash at Toy Fair". www.monstersandcritics.com. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  7. ^ "Vietnamese-made robots astonish visitors of Automatics 2010". www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  8. ^ [1]

External links

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